Jaclyn's Introduction - Hemiplegic Migraine Warrior

I'm brand new to this space, and I can't believe there are others out there like me.  I've been so alone in all this.  I was just diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines a few weeks ago after going through nearly a year of hell (there is simply no other word for it).  I've never had migraines before, and I am in my 40s.  I did get bad, bad headaches as a young child, but, of course they were dismissed because I was a child (under 12). 

In the past year, I've been told I was "stressed," had a stroke, had complicated migraines, etc.  Finally, I saw a neurologist who is a migraine specialist (Thank Heavens!).  She diagnosed me with hemiplegic migraines.

My migraine specialist is kind and just plain wonderful.  After a very long struggle, she is helping me get well.  I actually went for 2 whole days last week with little to no headaches for the first time in 9 months.  It was pure joy, and I could even walk better on those days and leave the house with some confidence.

I am so grateful for this space and for migraine specialists.